Bob Pelkington, scoring machine
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:04 pm
Bob Pelkington was a 6-foot-7 tight end who played college ball at Xavier (Ohio) and then spent six years (1965-70) in the Continental League and the Atlantic Coast League, the two best minor leagues of the time. In those six seasons he spent time with six different teams. Altogether he caught 159 passes, including a high of 52 in 1968 -- but for all that, he scored just ONE touchdown.
I'd be willing to bet that's the lowest ratio of touchdowns to receptions in the history of pro football.
Funny thing, though: Pelkington also played three years of basketball at Xavier, and was very good, with overall averages of 16.6 rebounds per game and 13.4 points. To sum up, then, in basketball he averaged 13 points per game; in football -- post-collegiate football, anyway -- he scored a total of 6 points in six seasons.
I'd be willing to bet that's the lowest ratio of touchdowns to receptions in the history of pro football.
Funny thing, though: Pelkington also played three years of basketball at Xavier, and was very good, with overall averages of 16.6 rebounds per game and 13.4 points. To sum up, then, in basketball he averaged 13 points per game; in football -- post-collegiate football, anyway -- he scored a total of 6 points in six seasons.